ASTM_F_1551_-_09.pdf

Designation:F155109An American National StandardStandard Test Methods forComprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf PlayingSurfaces and Materials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list fromwhich suitable test methods shall be selected for the identifi-cation of physical property characteristics and comparison ofthe performance properties of synthetic turf systems or com-ponents for athletic and recreational uses,or both.1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for thelaboratory characterization of either components or the com-plete system;others are suitable for tests on installed sportsfields;and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory andthe field.1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods applyas a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for componentsof the synthetic turf system,and others apply to the completesynthetic turf playing surface.1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turfplaying surface and its components contained herein shouldstate specifically the particular test or tests desired and notnecessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard,and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:22.1.1Pile Fiber:D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile FibersD1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn(Yarn Num-ber)by the Skein MethodD2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by theSingle-Strand MethodD3218 Specification for Polyolefin MonofilamentsD7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature ofSynthetic Fibers2.1.2 Fabric:D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn FloorCoveringsD1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of FinishedTextile Floor Covering MaterialsD4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics(Uniform Abrasion)D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics(Grab Test)D5251(Withdrawn 2014)3D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length orWidth of Pile Yarn Floor CoveringsD5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor CoveringsD5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile YarnFloor CoveringsE648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceF1015 Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of SyntheticTurf Playing Surfaces1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 onSports Equipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and are the direct responsibilityof Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.Current edition approved July 1,2009.Published August 2009.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1551 03.DOI:10.1520/F1551-09.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.1.3 Shock Absorbing Cushion Underlayment:D395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression SetD412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersD1667 Specification for Flexible Cellular MaterialsPoly(Vinyl Chloride)Foam(Closed-Cell)D1876 Test Method for Peel Resistance of Adhesives(T-Peel Test)D2126 Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plasticsto Thermal and Humid AgingD3574 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular MaterialsSlab,Bonded,and Molded Urethane FoamsD3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials MadeFrom Olefin PolymersD3936 Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of theSecondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor CoveringF355 Test Method for ImpactAttenuation of Playing SurfaceSystems and Materials2.1.4 Turf System